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      07-03-2007, 04:43 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by achien View Post
OK, may be not the current model of X5 and X3 where they shared the same platform. But in previous models, the entire frame of the X5 and X3 is different.

The old model of X3 is only a "jack-up" version of a 3-series, using the same frame as a 3-series and added a higher suspension. It was re-using 3-series components as opposed to re-design like the old X5.
I guess I don't understand what you're getting at


the X5 is based on the 5 (a lifted 5 series), X3 based on the 3 (a lifted 3 series) right?

so the 5 is better in the snow over the 3?
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